Description
This Strawberry Matcha Tres Leches Cake is a fusion of rich matcha flavor and sweet, juicy strawberries in a decadent, milk-soaked cake. Topped with a creamy whipped topping and fresh strawberries, this dessert is the perfect blend of sweet and earthy
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Tres Leches Mixture:
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
For the Whipped Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Milk: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and whole milk until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the pan.
- Mix Tres Leches: In a bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and matcha powder until smooth.
- Soak the Cake: Once the cake is cool, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
- Make Whipped Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Mix Strawberries: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and sugar. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes to release their juices.
- Frost and Garnish: Spread the whipped cream over the top of the soaked cake. Top with the sugared strawberries.
- Enjoy: Slice and serve your Strawberry Matcha Tres Leches Cake chilled for a refreshing dessert!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and coconut cream.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg